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undue

/ʌnˈdjuː/

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adjective

/ʌnˈdjuː/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то чрезмерное, неоправданное или неуместное в данных обстоятельствах.

Describes something that is excessive, unwarranted, or inappropriate in the circumstances.

  1. Not yet due or payableC1formal

    Referring to a debt or obligation that has not yet reached its payment date.

    ruНе наступивший срок

    • The payment is still undue until the end of the month.
    • They demanded repayment of an undue loan.
    • The invoice was marked as undue for another week.

    Antonymsduepayable

  2. Inappropriate or improperB2formal

    Not suitable, proper, or justified in a given situation; often implying something excessive or unwarranted.

    ruНеподобающий

    • The judge criticized the lawyer for making undue remarks.
    • She felt the criticism was undue and unfair.
    • The company faced penalties for undue influence on the market.

    Synonymsdisproportionateexcessiveimproperinappropriateneedlessuncalled-forunjustifiedunnecessaryunreasonableunwarranted

    Antonymsappropriatefittingjustifiedpropersuitable

  3. Lacking justification or authorizationC1formal

    Not supported by reason or legal authority; unwarranted.

    ruНеобоснованный

    • The employee was fired for undue absence without notice.
    • The contract was void due to undue pressure during signing.
    • He was accused of taking undue liberties with the company's funds.

    Synonymsbaselessgroundlessimproperunjustifiedunreasonableunwarranted

    Antonymsappropriateauthorizedjustifiedproper

  4. Excessive or beyond normal limitsB2formal

    More than is reasonable, necessary, or appropriate.

    ruЧрезмерный

    • The project caused undue stress on the team.
    • She suffered undue hardship during the relocation.
    • The new regulations place an undue burden on small businesses.

    Synonymsdisproportionateexcessiveimmoderateinordinateovermuchuncalled-forunreasonableunwarranted

    Antonymsappropriateduemoderateproportionatereasonable

Forms
  • more undue comparative form
  • most undue superlative form
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